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Essay / Personal identity: the influence of professionals...
My professional identity is fundamentally based on my commitment to social well-being through which I achieve my goal. Additionally, I support the humanistic values that support the core philosophy of the counseling profession and uniquely distinguish counseling from other helping professions. Specifically, I endorse the wellness model in which optimal health is achieved through the holistic integration of mind, body, and spirit (QUOTE). Likewise, I believe that successful onboarding begins and ends with the advisor-client relationship; a secure, authentic and empathetic relationship is at the heart of well-being and personal growth. Finally, my academic studies as well as the experiential learning process thus far have instilled in me a sincere sense of pride in the consulting field; I appreciate the dedication required to become a counselor and am confident in our abilities and mission as a profession. For this reason, I strive to embody the values that promote professional competence and strengthen the collective identity of the counseling profession. As expected, my professional identity will affect how I approach my work with Betty. As I operate within a wellness paradigm, my work with Betty will be multifaceted and will emphasize physical, mental, and spiritual health in favor of treatment based solely on her diagnosis. Additionally, I will focus much attention on developing a positive counselor-client relationship, as I believe that a supportive and nurturing environment is the foundation for successful therapeutic outcomes. DiagnosisCurrently, Betty presents with low mood highlighted by ongoing work, interpersonal, and interpersonal problems. emotional difficulties. Likewise, changes in appetite and sleep patterns like... middle of paper ...... excessive disclosure would only reinforce Betty's pathology. Consultation Consultation in the form of supervision should occur regularly, particularly in cases where the therapist is working with trauma survivors. Most likely, I will experience strong feelings of worry and anger from Betty; therefore, I must immediately address any countertransference issues with a supervisor in order to maintain strong professional boundaries with Betty. Additionally, I would seek consultation regarding drug-specific “intoxication” effects and long-term mental and physical health effects. As I have limited experience in the field of addictions, I can only operate within my skill level and would certainly seek advice from an addictions specialist or doctor if the nature of my work with Betty required a greater expertise..,